I remember the good, the bad, and the ugly of my first promotion into Leadership like it was yesterday! I had the pleasure of working in a Mental Health Facility, and we had an incredible Team of diverse people and diverse professional superpowers. We were good friends, and most importantly, we did impactful work! I […]
A Leader’s First Promotion; The 5 Keys to Leading Your Friends & Ex-Coworkers! Read More »
You know that tornado of “Things-To-Do” swirling around your head? If you’re in a professional position of leadership… you’ve got a list and that list tends to make you “Busy”. Please remember, “Busy” does not mean “Better” and “Busy” doesn’t mean “Productive”. Also, your people have a list of their own… ignoring this fact as
A Leader’s List; How to Know, Respect, & Lead “The Lists” of Your People! Read More »
“Belonging”, what a word! Simply writing it, and hopefully reading it creates a feeling of safety, security, and the sense you’ve found a home where you can thrive in who you are and your purpose. The opposite of “Belonging”, professionally and personally is quite sad; when someone feels they don’t belong, are outside the bubble,
Have you ever had a Boss that has their hands in EVERYTHING? You respect their mind, their ability, and their passion… but if they interfere one more time, make one more change without you knowing about it, talks to your contacts; messing up existing projects, changes one more thing at 1:30am, or on a Saturday
On my Leader’s Toolbox Podcast, I often end the show by asking Guests a series of random rapid-fire questions. One of which is, “What would people be surprised to know about you?” I love my Guests’ answers; as you can never assume what will be shared and it opens up a whole new world of
A Leader’s M.E.N.T.O.R.; The 6 Keys to Becoming the Mentor Your People Need! Read More »
There are several things most organizations struggle with and one of the most prevalent is the number of meetings Leaders must attend. You know what I mean… you’ve been asked to attend a meeting in-person, virtually, or through travel… you already wonder why you must be there, how much time it’s going to take away
As a Professional Speaker and Leadership Training, when I speak at conferences and train at companies; it’s imperative I break Leadership down into 3 parts: Personal Leadership, Daily Leadership Skills to effectively Lead a Team, and Work/Life Harmony. I define Personal Leadership as the consistent ability and willingness to be Positive, Passionate, & Productive in
So, being a Professional Speaker isn’t your full-time job? Well, it’s mine… and you must connect quickly in the beginning of your speech, share the meat during the middle, and recap at the end. As a leader, you will often stand up in front of your team and organization to give speeches, share information, or
A Leader’s Message; The 2 Key Points of Presenting to Your People Like a Leader! Read More »
As for someone who burnt-out of a job, a passion, my former career; I can tell you how deeply burnout can impact your mental health, emotional health, physical health, your Coworkers, Teams, Organization, and Customers/Clients! During my Trainings, I often share The 5 Types of Employees and one of them is “The Grouch”. Typically, “Grouches”
Upgrade… What a word! Some people attach “Upgrade” to their ego, what they want, or what they believe they “deserve” as they desire to improve their life by upgrading their car, their house, clothes, or their partner. Others may be anxious or fearful to upgrade; as it will depend on them learning new things… slowly
